Djibouti
A lake of salt crystal below sea level that you float in without trying, whale sharks passing through the gulf on schedule, and a landscape so lunar it is used to train astronauts.
The best time to visit Djibouti is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (92°F). Local time there is 06:48 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 81°F · rain 0.8in · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Djibouti City, this page’s gateway
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 21mm0.8in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 28°C82°F | 15mm0.6in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 29°C85°F | 24mm0.9in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| April | 31°C87°F | 38mm1.5in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| May | 34°C93°F | 18mm0.7in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| June | 39°C102°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| July | 41°C105°F | 17mm0.7in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| August | 40°C103°F | 25mm1.0in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| September | 38°C101°F | 13mm0.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 32°C90°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| November | 30°C85°F | 42mm1.7in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 28°C83°F | 20mm0.8in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- DJF · Djiboutian franc
- Language
- French, Arabic
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Djibouti?
The best time to visit Djibouti is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (92°F).
How warm does Djibouti get?
Typical daytime highs in Djibouti are Mar–May 31°C (88°F), Jun–Aug 40°C (103°F), Sep–Nov 33°C (92°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (82°F).
Is Djibouti expensive?
On the ground, Djibouti is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Djibouti good for?
Djibouti is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water, moving about and doing things.